§ 4-601 “Displaced homemaker” defined
§ 4-602 Findings; statement of intent

Terms Used In Maryland Code > FAMILY LAW > Title 4 > Subtitle 6 > Part I - Definition; General Provisions

  • assault: means assault in any degree unless a specific degree of assault is specified. See
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • state: means :

    (1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

    (2) the District of Columbia. See
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.